Building Confidence in Young Athletes
Episodes
Help Sports Kids Avoid Freezing Up During Competition
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When parents and their young athletes gain some understanding of how the nervous system works, they can better cope with fight, flight and freeze reac...
Should Parents Only Focus on Fun in Youth Sports?
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Often, parents focus too much on ensuring their kids are having fun in youth sports, which results in kids dropping out if the experience isn't fun or...
What Hurts Girls’ Confidence in Sports? And Mom's Role?
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Body image worries. Fears of excelling and being chosen to lead. These issues undermine girls’ experiences in sports. Girls and young women not only...
Three Activities That Boost Resilience in Sports Kids
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Communicating feelings, deep breathing and exercise are just three activities that help boost resilience in sports kids, says Dr. Randall Bell, a form...
Remember: It's the Kids' Journey
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Parents need to remember that sports should be the kids' journey, not the parents', says Amy Oliphant, a former Division 1 tennis player and founder, ...
How Kids Can Trust Their Training and Go for It
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Trust the training," says Mark Jeffery, a London-based former Army officer and Army tennis champion who is helping organize an online summit, "Winnin...
Simone Biles' Twisties: Mental Game or Mental Health Issue?
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When gymnast Simone Biles experienced the "twisties" during the 2021 Olympics and withdrew, was the move due to a mental toughness lapse or a mental h...
A Dad's K-8 Coaching Journey
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Meyer coached his son's team for nine years, from kindergarten through 8th grade. In this interview, the author of "Four Months...and a Lifetime...
A Dad's Coaching K-8 Coaching Journey
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Meyer coached his son's team for nine years, from kindergarten through 8th grade. In this interview, the author of "Four Months...and a Lifetime...
Help Kids Get into the Zone Through Their Hindbrain
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean when sports kids are "in" their hindbrain as opposed to their frontal lobe when practicing or competing? Pomai Miyata, a sports perf...
Help Sports Kids Transition to Normal Life Post COVID
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sports kids may feel anxious about changing the routines they developed during the COVID pandemic, says Elizabeth Englander, a Ph.D psychologist, rese...